E4- Navigating the Blend of Communication with an Inconsistent Co-parent with Bernadette Jackson

Send us Fan MailMoving right along, our next stop on The Blend Roadmap.... "N" Negotiate or Compromise (Communication)!If you are confused about The Blend Roadmap, go back and listen to episode 1 or download your own copy of the roadmap by going to www.thecocoblend.com In this week's episode my guest, Bernadette Jackson and I talk about how she navigated the "N" on the roadmap, when her co-parent was inconsistent. She also talks about being a "fatherless daughter" and her desire to break that cycle for her own daughter. About my guest:Bernadette is a Boston born, Brooklyn native with Jamaican roots. She is a bio-mom and has a 16 year old daughter who she described as her most earnest prayer personified. They share a love for cooking shows and exploring new cities together.Bernadette is also the founder and executive director of Daughter Heal, a non-profit organization at the intersection of emotional wellness and relational stability for women with fractured father relationships. She is a 2 time author and TEDx speaker. Bernadette's desire is to redefine how the world views women with "daddy issues" and to make sure that every woman with a fractured father relationship knows that she deserves amazing relationships.Follow her on social:⁠https://instagram.com/bernadettenjackson ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@bernadettenjackson ⁠website: ⁠www.bernadettejackson.com ⁠Check out her podcast, Healing Elevates Relationships, on all podcasting platforms.-----------------------------------------------------------------Disclaimer: Our guests generously share their personal stories, thoughts, and opinions. Please note that their experiences are their own and do not reflect the views of Blended Black Family or The CoCo Blend. We do not take responsibility for the accuracy or outcomes of the information shared. Listeners are encouraged to consider multiple perspectives and seek professional advice where necessary.Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. **********************************************************Our host, Jamie, is the married mother of 4 (bio children), a speaker, author and co-parenting coach for moms. She is the CEO/Founder of Blended Black Family & The Cooperative Co-parenting Blend where she empowers moms of faith to redefine motherhood on their own terms, balance their families and co-parent with ease.Be sure to:Follow this podcastLike & share this episode if you found it helpful andLeave a reviewStay connected: Instagram:  ⁠⁠https://instagram.com/blendedblackfamily⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠https://tiktok.com/@blendedblackfamily⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠https://Facebook.com/blendedblackfamily⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/blendedblackfamily⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠https://YouTube.com/@blendedblackfamily⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠www.thecocoblend.com⁠⁠ And "Thank you" our sponsor, The Motherhood Mastery Rest Retreat for your support.Register Now! ⁠www.thecocoblend.com/moms-retreat⁠ Support the showI'm here to support you. 🤲🏾Need support navigating your coparenting journey?Schedule a complimentary call:https://form.typeform.com/to/NJggSO? 💌 Stay Connected:Loved this episode? Here’s how you can support and stay in the loop:✅ Subscribe so you never miss an episode✅ Leave a review — it helps other mamas find the show✅ Share this with a fellow mama who needs encouragement🔗 Connect with Jamie:Instagram & TikTok: @blendedblackfamilyWebsite: www.thecocoblend.com